Ministry of Education, Government of India
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Rs 12,000/year (UG, first 3 years) - Rs 20,000/year (PG)
Government
Applications typically open mid-year on the portal - check scholarships.gov.in for the current cycle
Eligibility: Passed Class 12 with 80%+ marks, currently enrolled in UG/PG; annual family income under Rs 4,50,000
The single largest central government scholarship for meritorious students from economically weaker families continuing into college. Applied through the National Scholarship Portal, the same single-window system used for most central and state scholarships - worth checking even if you're not sure you qualify, since it also surfaces state-specific schemes you're eligible for.
Eligibility, amounts and deadlines change yearly. Always verify on the official portal before you build your application around this.
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